South Korea prepares for US reciprocal tariffs, says trade minister
South Korea is making all-out efforts to prepare for the U.S. administration’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Seoul’s top trade official said on Monday, pledging strong support for businesses expanding into new markets. Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo made these remarks during a meeting with
US tariffs on imported cars to impact South Korean carmakers
The United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles next month is expected to have a significant impact on South Korean carmakers, who rely heavily on exports to the U.S., analysts said Thursday. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation enforcing
South Korea wildfires spread, death toll reaches 24
Firefighters in South Korea are battling fierce wildfires that have swept through the country’s southeastern region, killing at least 24 people. Strong winds and dry conditions continue to fuel the flames, making containment efforts difficult. The fires, which started in Sancheong County, South
South Korea court dismisses PM Han Duck-soo’s impeachment
South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment on Monday, reinstating him as acting president amid political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law. The court’s eight justices ruled in a 5-1 vote to dismiss the impeachment,
South Korean prosecutors seek arrest warrants for PSS officials
South Korean prosecutors have filed for arrest warrants for two senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS), accused of obstructing an investigation into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Prosecutors from the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office submitted the
Nearly 1 in 10 elderly in South Korea have Alzheimer’s
Nearly one out of 10 older adults in South Korea suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next year, according to data released on Wednesday. The data, compiled by the Ministry of Health and Social
Impeached South Korean president Yoon released from detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail on Saturday, a day after a court ruled that he could stand trial without physical detention over his failed attempt to impose martial law in December. Waving to his supporters, Yoon walked
South Korea seeks constructive solution amid Trump tariff concerns
South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington can find a “constructive” and “win-win” alternative as the Trump administration moves to impose new tariffs on imports. Ahn arrived in the US for discussions with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
South Korea seeks investment, trade deals to counter U.S. tariffs
South Korea must bring strong “bargaining chips” to the negotiation table with the United States, such as increased corporate investments in the U.S. and enhanced cooperation in key strategic industries. These measures could help minimize the impact of Washington’s “America First” trade policies
South Korean finance ministry to block Chinese DeepSeek AI access
South Korea’s finance ministry plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, a ministry official said on Thursday, as part of Seoul’s latest restrictions on the use of the service amid data collection concerns. “Due to multiple technical concerns
South Korea set to post 1st increase in birth rate in nearly a decade: Data
South Korea’s birth rate is projected to have increased in 2024 for the first time in nine years but show significant regional differences, the statistics agency said on Monday. The number of newborns between January and November reached 220,094, up 3 per cent
S. Korea’s KASA to invest $562.5 million in R&D projects in 2025
South Korea’s national space agency, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), announced on Wednesday that it will invest a total of 806.4 billion won ($562.5 million) in research and development (R&D) projects in 2025. This investment is part of the country’s efforts to position
Threats, new horizons loom for South Korean industries as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump took office for his second term as US president, South Korean industries were closely watching for potential changes in Washington’s economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said on Tuesday. While concerns abound over
South Korea to start joint project with ASEAN for digital innovation
The science ministry here said on Thursday it will begin a five-year joint project with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) worth $30 million this year to foster digital innovation in the ASEAN region. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met on Monday for talks that were expected to focus on sustaining positive momentum in bilateral relations and advancing trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.
Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were set to hold talks in Seoul on Monday, focusing on their countries’ bilateral alliance, efforts to deter North Korean threats, and other key issues, officials said. The talks come
US investigators, Boeing officials join on-site probe of South Korea plane crash
A team of investigators from the US government and aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. have arrived at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport to participate in the investigation into the incident, Seoul officials said on Tuesday. According to Seoul’s
Trump’s secretary of state nominee voices ‘deepest condolences’ over South Korea plane crash
US President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state nominee has expressed “deep condolences” over a recent deadly plane crash in South Korea, which claimed the lives of 179 people. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated to serve as secretary of state for Trump’s second term,
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by